Sailing Today November 2018 is out now

Chill out in warmer climes with our Caribbean special

We’ve set a course for warmer climes with out November issue. Allow us to transport you to the azure waters of the Caribbean, drop anchor and scamper barefoot across pristine sands fringed by lush palm trees swaying to the trade winds. Retire to a hammock with a rum punch and enjoy the latest edition.

INSIDE THE ISSUE

Emma Bamford heads for the gorgeous Grenadines where her all female crew enjoys exhilarating sailing, a fuming Frenchman and copious amounts of rum…

Elsewhere, Tom Cunliffe recalls some of the pleasures and pitfalls of his own time cruising in the Caribbean and weather guru Chris Tibbs gives us his tricks of the trade winds. To sound things off, Sue Pelling dons her Tilley hat and heads to St Lucia’s Rodney Bay for our monthly marina guide.

Closer to home Don Smith explores the east coast of Ireland, gateway to the Emerald Isle.

Meanwhile Chris Eakin heads to Normandy and the desolate beaches of the D-day landings where he tackles some tough navigational challenges to go on a voyage of self discovery.

Boat test wise, we’ve gone big with the giant new Dufour 56 Exclusive which turns out to be surprisingly nimble for such a big beast.

With winter looming, Sam Fortescue looks at the options when it comes to laying up your boat for the winter and there is also a buyer’s guide to the latest electric winches.

In addition we have an interview with yacht designer Torsten Conradi from the legendary Judel/Vrolijk design house who reveals his first (yachting) love…

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